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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach has a _______ complexion.
(a) Ashen.
(b) Pale.
(c) Rosy.
(d) Dark.

2. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Bavaria.
(b) Selesia.
(c) Baden-Wuerttemberg.
(d) Berlin.

3. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Elated.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Surprised.

4. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Desire for adventure.
(b) Dissatisfaction with humans.
(c) Fear of heights.
(d) Tendency to follow societal pressures.

5. How does Aschenbach know that Tadzio's family is leaving Venice?
(a) Tadzio tells him.
(b) He overhears a conversation.
(c) Their luggage in the lobby.
(d) He know instinctively.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's father is from _________.

2. Tadzio's mother becomes ______ Aschenbach's attention to Tadzio.

3. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

4. Aschenbach feels __________ his old life at the end of the book.

5. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.

(see the answer key)

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